Madinah, Saudi Arabia — GPS Coordinates
24° 28' 7.0" N, 39° 36' 51.0" E
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Continent | Middle East |
| Population | 1,300,000 |
| Timezone | Asia/Riyadh |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
Located in the Hejaz region of western Saudi Arabia, Madinah is an inland city situated approximately 340 kilometers north of Mecca. It is known for its historical significance and proximity to the Arabian Peninsula's central desert region.
The coordinates 24.4686, 39.6142 can be utilized for various practical applications, such as obtaining driving directions, sharing locations via drop-pins, or geotagging photos taken in the area. These coordinates enable precise navigation and help users accurately locate points of interest within Madinah.
Geographic Facts About Madinah
- Sunrise
- 05:55
- local time, 11 August
- Sunset
- 19:00
- local time, 11 August
- Day length
- 13h 05m
- 11 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+3
- Asia/Riyadh
- Antipode
- -24.468610, -140.385830
- the point on the exact opposite side of the Earth
Sun times are computed from the coordinates for the date shown, in the city's local time, and are accurate to within a few minutes.
Madinah Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 24.468610, 39.614170
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 24°28'7.0"N 39°36'51.0"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 24°28.117'N 39°36.850'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 37N 562240E 2706248N
- Geohash · base32 index
- suk5jqq5v
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 7GPXFJ97+CMV
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:24.468610,39.614170
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Madinah and how can I interpret them?
Madinah is located at 24.4686° N latitude and 39.6142° E longitude. When reading coordinates, the first number represents latitude, indicating how far north or south the location is from the equator, while the second number represents longitude, indicating how far east or west it is from the Prime Meridian.
What time zone is Madinah in and what does its UTC offset mean?
Madinah operates in the Asia/Riyadh time zone, which is UTC+3. This means that the local time is three hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), affecting scheduling and time management for travelers.
How can I use the coordinates of Madinah with a maps application?
To use the coordinates 24.4686, 39.6142 in a maps app or navigation system, simply enter them into the search bar. Most applications will recognize the format and provide you with directions, nearby points of interest, or an overview of the area.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.